Galileo Introduction

Are you an aspiring Travel Agent? Would you like to work in this ever busying career area? Galileo is a hugely popular GDS which most travel companies use. A GDS (Global Distribution System) is the powerful platform used to book flights, hotels and car hire. Learning a GDS has many benefits, getting this qualification could secure your ideal travel job! Galileo is part of the Travelport group of companies and as of 2006 had a worldwide market share of 22% for airline bookings. Galileo is used by travel professionals all around the world.

This course provides you with a full introduction to the Galileo GDS system. Travel is a very competitive industry and whether you are studying this course to change roles or you are beginning your career in Travel, having solid booking system foundations under your belt are essential to your success and will improve your employability.

This course covers:

Flight Reservations

Automated Fares & Ticketing

Car Hire & Hotel Reservations

Who uses Galileo?

Galileo is used as a booking system for companies such as: British Airways, KLM, Swissair, Southwest Airlines and Aer Lingus. Once you have learnt Galileo it is quite easy to cross-train to another GDS like Amadeus and Sabre.

There is one final exam to be taken when you are ready to sit the exam, like the course, the exam is online too. There is no software to install, you only need internet access! You need to get 85% or more to receive the certificate. Don’t forget that you can take the exam as many times as you need, so long as it is within your available training hours.

Upon completion of this Galileo Expert course, you will receive the Expert certificate to use as proof of your competency in the software, which will be widely accepted by employers. Courses’ Content Creator and awarding body are VIASINC.

You have up to 6 months to complete this course. This is usually ample time for learners, even with full time jobs and other commitments. Don’t worry if you do not complete the course within this time, you can easily extend your access by purchasing an extra 6 months access. Or if you need more hours to take and pass your course? We offers packages of 5, 10 or 20 additional hours.

The course is specially designed for study by distance learning via our online learning environment.

Q: What skills are needed to enrol onto this course?

You don’t need any prior skills in the subject area to start this course but we do recommend an intermediate ability to read and write English and basic maths skills. We recommend first studying the introductory course if you are unfamiliar with GDS systems.

Q: What support is included?

This is a self-study course, however, there is always technical support available if you need it.

Q: What is included in the cost of my course?

We provide all the specially written learning materials you require to study this course at home. Should you require more time or activity hours then there will be a charge for the extension.

Q: Is there a required reading list?

No, all of the study materials are supplied within your learning pack.

Q: Do I have to sit an exam?

You will need to sit and pass an exam for successful completion of this course.

Q: What if I live outside the UK?

That’s fine, this course can be studied anywhere because we deliver it online through our e-learning environment.

Q: What do I do if I still have questions?

Please check our FAQs section or Contact Us, we are happy to answer any questions you have.

Additional information

Study Hours

Up to 50 hours which is around 30 minutes per day for 3 months.

Entry Requirements

You don't need any prior knowledge of GDS systems to start this course.

There is one final exam to be taken when you are ready to sit the exam, like the course, the exam is online too. There is no software to install, you only need internet access! You need to get 85% or more to receive the certificate. Don’t forget that you can take the exam as many times as you need, so long as it is within your available training hours.

Upon completion of this Galileo Expert course, you will receive the Expert certificate to use as proof of your competency in the software, which will be widely accepted by employers. Courses’ Content Creator and awarding body are VIASINC.

You have up to 6 months to complete this course. This is usually ample time for learners, even with full time jobs and other commitments. Don’t worry if you do not complete the course within this time, you can easily extend your access by purchasing an extra 6 months access. Or if you need more hours to take and pass your course? We offers packages of 5, 10 or 20 additional hours.

Q: What skills are needed to enrol onto this course?

You don’t need any prior skills in the subject area to start this course but we do recommend an intermediate ability to read and write English and basic maths skills. We recommend first studying the introductory course if you are unfamiliar with GDS systems.

Q: What support is included?

This is a self-study course, however, there is always technical support available if you need it.

Q: What is included in the cost of my course?

We provide all the specially written learning materials you require to study this course at home. Should you require more time or activity hours then there will be a charge for the extension.

Q: Is there a required reading list?

No, all of the study materials are supplied within your learning pack.

Q: Do I have to sit an exam?

You will need to sit and pass an exam for successful completion of this course.

Q: What if I live outside the UK?

That’s fine, this course can be studied anywhere because we deliver it online through our e-learning environment.

Q: What do I do if I still have questions?

Please check our FAQs section or Contact Us, we are happy to answer any questions you have.

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